Baby Shower Themes
Planning a baby shower can be so much fun! There are so many different themes and ideas you can use, but it really just depends on the momma you are planning it for. Good ways for finding out what the little momma wants without giving away the fact that you are planning a shower, is to find out her theme for the nursery. Taking what she is planning on doing for the baby's room and turning it into the central idea for the baby shower is a great way to show her not only you care, because you planned the big day, but that you are paying attention, and wanted it to be perfect. If she is doing Noah's ark for the nursery, do Noah's ark for the shower. With this approach, you are sure to please! Another idea is to go neutral. If the couple has decided that they don't want to find out in advance what they are having, then go with pink and blue as your theme.
Other Great Theme Ideas*Tea Party- This is such an elegant way of celebrating the creation and life of the little miracle inside of mom. Either go to a Tea Room, or create one at home. This is a relaxing and elegant baby shower theme.*Spa Day- What woman wouldn't love a spa day?!!? Especially a pregnant woman! The stress pregnancy takes on your body is tremendous, not to mention everything else going on such as work, school, etc. Pamper mom and make her feel beautiful, after all, it is her day. *Diaper Party- If this is baby number 2 (or more) chances are good that mom already has all she needs from a previous baby shower. However, what child ever has enough diapers??? Tell the guests to only bring diapers, and tell them different sizes. It's fun, it's easy, and it's appreciated. *Brunch- Planning a baby shower is hard enough, but planning a meal can be even trickier. If you have the shower around 10:00, make it a brunch, and have bagels, doughnuts, fruit, muffins, egg casserole, bacon, etc. This is much easier then a lunch or dinner. *Name Party- If the lucky couple has yet to decide on a name, or names, have everyone come with the name they have picked somewhere on their outfit. This provides good entertainment, immediate conversation, and helps the couple out a lot!
 Spring baby showerSouthern Living, May 2003 by Feagin, Julie
Gather ideas from this party for your next special event. Spring is a season of new beginnings, and there is no better time for a get-together with friends to honor a family's newest arrival. Artist Julia Azar of Memphis designed the invitation for this event, which established the party's theme, as well as the favors distributed to each guest. Let this serve as inspiration for your own special occasion as Julia shares tips to plan the perfect party. Pretty Invitations Keep in mind that invitations set the tone of a party. Sometimes people come to Julia-who creates whimsical watercolor artwork, note cards, personalized stationery, announcements, and invitations-before they even have any idea of what the theme of the event will be. "You can get great ideas by just flipping through invitation books," she says. "Once you've found an invitation that catches your eye, then think, 'How can I personalize this?'" Adding something with dimension, such as dried flowers or ribbon, to a plain card creates a unique look without a lot of effort. You can also cut costs by using mass-produced cards and embellishing them with a personal touch. Tasteful Decor For this baby shower, a variety of roses and tulips were arranged in a collection of sterling baby cups and silver goblets by event designer and friend Sally Shay. Using the baby cups reinforces the theme. Petite arrangements make a big impact when grouped together; they also require fewer flowers than a larger arrangement. Selecting a container for your centerpiece will determine the amount of blooms that are needed. Don't limit yourself to goblets or vases. You could incorporate a variety of teapots and teacups. Thoughtful Favors Remember how you loved the favors that were handed out after birthday parties when you were a child? The brightly colored bags filled with candy and goodies were so much fun to open. That's still true for adults. Favors are a thoughtful way of thanking your guests for attending. For a special keepsake, Julia often prints a scripture or a favorite quote on decorative paper, laminates them, and ties a bow at the top. You don't have to spend a lot of money; it's the thought that counts. For this shower, the new mother selected a special scripture verse to give to her friends-a simple detail that makes a lasting impression. Keep It Simple Another important element of any party is, of course, the food. For ease, create a menu of items that can be prepared a day or so ahead. This will give you time to attend to all the other details. After the menu is set, distribute the recipes to other hosts to prepare. Be sure to select dishes that are tried-and-true. This isn't the time to experiment. So start working on your guest list, it's time to have a party. JULIE FEAGIN Copyright Southern Progress Corporation May 2003 Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company. All rights Reserved
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